Author: Councillor David Renard | first magazine for councillors

World Environment Day 2021

Councils are leading on a whole range of climate projects and initiatives.

The LGA has responded to a government consultation on planning policy and a new model design code.

Tackling climate change requires local action, and councils are leading the way.

The LGA has been helping councils find the expertise they need to tackle local housing challenges.

The LGA has responded to the Government’s proposed planning reforms.

Councils know what is right for their local area when it comes to delivering high-quality homes

Practical advice on how councils can help reduce harmful transport emissions has been published by the LGA.

The LGA is calling for 100,000 new social homes to be built every year, to help kickstart recovery.

A new scheme to help first-time buyers could reduce the supply of other affordable and social homes for rent.

The transition to electric vehicles offers important benefits but needs local infrastructure solutions.